Module Title:Industrial Studies
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Teaching will be conducted using lectures, tutorials and group debates/discussions. At various stages of the module students will be requested to research certain topics (given exact research criteria). These topics will form the basis of discussion in a tutorial session. Visiting lecturers will be invited to present lectures on various aspects of the aviation industry in Ireland.
Module Aim: To introduce the students to the industrial environment with particular reference to the aviation industry, and to the role and responsibilities of technologists.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the various sectors of the Irish and European aviation industry and common industry practices
LO2 Outline and assess the regulatory and standards organisations within the Irish and European aviation industry and the relevant regulations and standards
LO3 Identify common careers and career paths within the Irish and European aviation industry
LO4 Evaluate the broader context in which aeronautical engineering operates and critique the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards the social and natural environments
LO5 Work effectively as an individual and in a team and communicate effectively through the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Aviation Industry
 The historical development of the industry;  the current trends within that aviation industry, particularly within an Irish context;  the various sectors within the aviation industry and their characteristics ;  the regulatory framework (EASA Module 10-1) e.g.: IAA, EASA, ETSO, ISO, etc., and the relevant standards
Role of the Aviation Technologist
 Maintenance planning; (EASA Module 7-20)  PERT Charts, GANT Charts, NPV  Stores procedures (EASA Module 7-20)  Maintenance Inspection/Quality Control/Quality Assurance (EASA Module 7-20)  Statistical Process Control, Failure rates, MTBF, Bath Tub Curve, Availability, FMEA  Additional maintenance procedures; (EASA Module 7-20)  Lean Maintenance, responsibilities of Part M / 145 post holders  The role of aviation technologist in the aircraft leasing industry  Maintenance Reserve Calculations  Airline Economics - Review and Calculation of Metrics
Personal Development
 Keeping up to date, currency (EASA Module 9-7)  Personal goals and sources of learning to achieve those goals;  Professional institutions relevant to the aviation industry and the criteria for membership;  Social psychology (EASA Module 9-3)  Engineering Ethics  Dissemination of Information (EASA Module 9-7)  Writing reports and referencing the research using the Harvard Referencing Style.  Presenting  Entrepreneurship  Interview skills
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Each student will be required to research three topics, present the results of the research in written form and make an oral presentation to the class. 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Each student will sit a formal written exam at the end of the module for which 50% of the marks will be awarded. 1,2,3,4 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 1.00